First Friday receptions 7/1/16

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

Embrace the sound of a live marimba performance by Southeast Missouri State University faculty member Chris Wilson. The Arts Council also will host "Subliminal: Hidden Message," a national juried exhibition presented by The Bank of Missouri. It will feature a variety of media, including painting, digital art, printmaking and sculpture. Ali Cavanaugh, an internationally represented "modern fresco" artist, served as the exhibit juror. Award winners will be announced at 6 p.m. New works by the Visual Arts Cooperative also will be on display in the Jean Chapman Gallery. Window exhibitors for July are Visual Arts Cooperative artists Brenda Seyer and Susan Corvick.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

Artisan Gifts features artisan-made jewelry, ornaments, pottery and a variety of fine crafts. Porcelain jewelry by Linda Bohnsack will be on display.

821A Broadway, (573) 270-2931

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will showcase acrylic paintings created by Sherry Sebastian and Vicky Surman. The studio also will feature new work by Judy Barks-Westrich.

38A N. Main St., (573) 450-2816

Bilderbach's Art Plaza

5 N. Main St., (573) 339-9510

DazSpell Creations

DazSpell will have herbal teas, bath bombs, lotions, balms and salves and local handcrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients.

5 N. Main St., (573) 778-5781

Gallery of Inspiration

The Gallery of Inspiration is a consumer-operated gallery sponsored by Community Counseling Center's Foundation Board.

5 N. Main St., (573) 332-0050

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

The Deadly Duo, Bill and Sharon Hopkins, will be signing their novels and Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey will be signing their coloring and poetry books. Visitors to the Painted Wren Art Gallery can donate $1 and paint for a minute on a large painting. All donations and the completed painting will go to Easter Seals Midwest.

223 S. Plaza Way, (573) 579-1000

Westray Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display. New drawings and sandstone coasters are available. The studio also can personalize items with customers' favorite photos. Stop by and check out the wide assortment of Cape Girardeau County-area memorabilia. New items: 15-ounce mugs that can be personalized and a new book by Eddleman, "Perry County -- Reflections of the Past."

5 N. Main St.

Crisp Museum

The Crisp Museum will have an opening reception for Cleda Curtis' "From Portraits to Still Life" as part of the museum's inaugural Focus Exhibition recognizing a living artist in Southeast Missouri who has produced a sufficient body of work, has not had a solo museum exhibition and has made contributions of the time and artistic talent to his or her community. The opening reception is from 4 to 8 p.m., with an artist talk at 6 p.m. As part of this exhibition and the Transition Spaces exhibition, five of Cleda's current and former students will have two works in the Transition Spaces and in her exhibition. The students are Zenon Duda, Renee Gordon, Ellen Hahs, Lynn Lancaster and Ann Ritter.

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-2260

River Campus Art Gallery

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-5901

Dobbins Hallway Gallery

Two exhibits will be featured: Joni Hand will exhibit collage pieces in "A Pilgrimage," and student artists will display "Summer in the Studios."

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-2274

Catapult Creative House

The Gallery: Artist/maker Bret Peters from Dos Vita Designs will exhibit his "Girardot Series," a collection of handmade custom furniture. Each piece is hand-crafted from steel, walnut lumber and leather and based on the idea of building quality furniture that will stand the test of time while showcasing locally sourced, raw materials.

The Shoppe: Visiting vendor Sarira Naturals will do a presentation and demo of their personal-care products and the natural products that go in them. There will be a giveaway of their products at 9 p.m. Free wine will be available throughout the evening.

612 Broadway, (573) 651-2742

Free Spirit Studio/ Indie House

605 Broadway (573) 979-0043

The Gallery

13 S. Spanish St.

Galerie 109

109 N. Main St., (573) 332-1339

Annie Laurie's Antiques and Mother Earth by Annie Laurie's

573 Food Truck will be at Annie Laurie's from 5 to 9 p.m. Tables will be available. Bring the whole family.

536 Broadway, (573) 339-1301

Broadway Biergarten

818 Broadway, (573) 335-2337

Chocolate Works

The shop will be open until 10 p.m.

411 Broadway, (573) 803-1297

The Corner Grocery Store

Come in to taste new chocolates.

439 Broadway, (573) 335-3440

Cup 'n' Cork

The Ukes of Hazzard will provide live music from 6 to 9 p.m.

11 S. Spanish St., (573) 651-5282

Yoga East Healing Arts Studio

827 Broadway, (573) 388-7272

Glenn House

The Glenn House will host the artwork of local artist Craig Thomas.

325 S. Spanish St., (573) 335-3490

Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall has an exhibit on loan from the Missouri State Archives titled "Blueprints for Democracy: Public Architecture in Missouri."

102 N. Main St.

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

20 N. Main St., (573) 388-6752

Sloan + Themis

Sloan + Themis will be open to the public.

605 Broadway (573) 200-6703

Lattitudes LLC

137 N. Main St., (916) 820-9086

The Library Bar

10 S. Spanish St., (573) 335-2806

Minglewood Brewery

Firkin Friday -- A Firkin is a small cask and a unit of measurement, roughly a 9-gallon keg. It's also called a real ale because it is naturally carbonated in the serving container. A firkin gives the opportunity to take a great beer and add more ingredients, creating unique flavors and aromas. The brewery taps a cask ale with a mallet behind the bar at 4 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. Enter your name with a firkin purchase for a chance to win a Minglewood T-shirt.

121 Broadway, (573) 803-0524

Pastimes Antiques

Pastimes Antiques will be open late for First Friday. Come in to see all the different vintage items in various booths.

45 N. Main St., (573) 332-8882

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

139 N. Main St., (573) 335-5683

The Tangled Yarn

There will be a super sizzling sock sale: 20 percent off. The sale ends July 9.

521 Broadway, (319) 350-8150

Yearning 4 Yarn

208 Independence St., (573) 579-7679

-- From staff reports